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another genealogical data, that's another thing, it is easier than it was. clark was a central character in the play—off side. happy to perform in because it clark would have performed in. the ball came towards me, my arms too late and my toes to wait it and it in need went in. there are so many women of colour who have been whitewashed from history and forgotten about and who stories have not been told and having a blue plaque for her would bea having a blue plaque for her would be a clear indication that she is fitted and what she achieved. finally, it's skydiving, but without the death—defying leap. this is the indoor skydiving world cup, held in bahrain last weekend. competitors fly through various rounds, showing off their moves against the clock. there are formation and individual events, including my favourite, the solo freestyle, where skydivers perform one minute routines set to music. majestic stuff and proof that there
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really is a sport for everyone. that's all from sportsday. we'll have more throughout the evening. let's get more reaction to yesterday's budget. philip hammond has said there will be no "real terms" increase in public spending apart from on the nhs. the chancellor used his budget on monday to say that austerity was coming to an end, but the institute for fiscal studies warned today that many public services will continue to feel squeezed for some time to come. we're joined via webcam by graeme mcdonald, the managing director of solace, a group representing senior managers in the public sector. what was your reaction to what the
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chancellor had to say yesterday? austerity has come to an end or is coming to an end he said. is that how it feels on the front line for councils around england ? how it feels on the front line for councils around england? no, it doesn't. as the ifs said this morning, for a chief exit or a local authority, looking at their own services, they will be wondering where the money is coming from a couple of years —— chief executive. some sticking plasters have been put over some areas. but we still have a long way to go before we have certainty and stability for local government finance. certainty and stability for local government financelj certainty and stability for local government finance. i know there are lots of pressures on local authorities. is it possible to isolate one or two which are the biggest pinch points, if you like? the chancellor gave extra money for children's services and adult social care. are they the areas most desperately in need ?|j care. are they the areas most desperately in need? i think they are and he has highlighted weather is most need but we had to put it
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into context. when there are 5100 new applications for social care every day, the money only acquits to £350 to each of those claimants which does not give you a week of home care. more is required to make up home care. more is required to make up the shortfall. progress is being made but at current of additional investment would take 20 years to make up the shortfall that would exist. people receiving those services driving on the... austerity, the end of austerity is a long way off. and it comes to business rates, the chancellor talked about helping the high street by giving a bit of a reduction in business rates for many high street
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shops which are really struggling. how does it affect councils? i think some are allowed to keep some of that revenue so is that a problem? yes, it is a good policy in this and it is devolving to business rate and allowing councils to keep it but i nick strange situation where local services are being predominantly funded by taxes that local businesses takes. it is a form of taxation which is not based on the probability of businesses that does not pick up businesses in the wake thatis not pick up businesses in the wake that is needed in the 21st century, it is very much a 19th—century tax, delivering services in the 21st century and we need to reform that. graham macdonald, thank you very much for giving us your views on the
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budget. theresa may has once again rejected a norway—style deal with the eu after brexit. the prime minister made the comments at the northern future forum in oslo. norway is a member of the european economic area and has full access to the single market in exchange for making financial contributions and accepting free movement of people. mrs may said following norway's example would not bring the outcome people voted for in the eu referendum. 0ur political correspondent ben wright has more from oslo. well, theresa may came to an already wintry oslo for a meeting of the northern future forum, an informal gathering of leaders from the baltic countries and also scandinavia. nothing is really decided here. it is just a chance to swap ideas. they wanted to hear about brexit, of course. theresa may made it clear she wants to see a continued close relationship between the uk and these countries after brexit. during the press conference she completely ruled out a second referendum and she completely ruled out another general election, but one issue she was asked about too is this idea that, if she can't get a deal with the eu
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of the sort that she wants, maybe the uk could end up having a relationship with the eu like norway currently does, the norway model. many tory mps are now talking about this in westminster as a way of perhaps breaking the deadlock. norway, of course, is pretty much in the single market — it pays for that access, but does not have a say in writing the rules. theresa may here said that was simply not going to work for the uk and, interestingly, the norwegian prime minister seemed pretty cool about the idea too, saying it was practically not very possible. so, that's interesting, but what will be critical is how her mps in westminster approach that question if there is a deal and if they decide to vote it down. we can look at some live pictures of president trump who is just leaving from the andrew airbase on his way
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to pittsburgh to visit the site of that shooting at the weekend which killed 11 people in a synagogue. there has been mixed reaction to the news that the president is going to visit with some saying it is not appropriate timing. the first funerals have been held today. others say he is welcome but not at this moment. he is leaving for pittsburgh. there are even demonstrations planned. that is his daughter ivanka as well. there are demonstrations planned from some who feel it is not appropriate at this time. and during a moment of electioneering really with those mid—term elections coming up very $0011 mid—term elections coming up very soon next week. president trump decided he did want to go to pay his own respects to the 11 people who of course were killed while worshipping
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ina course were killed while worshipping in a synagogue in pittsburgh at the weekend. we will have more later on when he arrives in pittsburgh. now it's time for a look at the weather with nick miller. another frost on the way for many tonight and that means where we have had cloud and some rain on the east coast, that will pull away, the skies were clear and the temperature will drop for a colder night than last night. in some parts of the west, there will be some cloud and rain moving in. western scotland, cumbria, the west wales and perhaps the far south—west of england. temperatures at their lowest point in the night. as we start tomorrow, much of the east will have some sunny spells, maybe the odd patch of mist and fog. and every of rain in north—west scotland, running into northern ireland and pushing east and another from cumbria, northern ireland and pushing east and anotherfrom cumbria, the
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western fringes of wales and the far south—west of england. most places will stay dry, the winds turning to a southerly which means that england and wales tomorrow will feel a bit milder. that is the latest forecast. you're watching beyond one hundred days. countdown to mid terms. with one week to go we're in the swing state of pennsylvania. these elections will be a referendum on the president and polls suggest his popularity is dipping in the final days. and with the voting in mind, donald trump gets tough on immigration. he now says he'll do away with the constitutional right to us citizenship for everyone born in this country. but real, brutal, tragic life disrupts the campaign. the president takes time away from political mega rallies to visit mourners in pittsburgh. but do they actually want him there? also on the programme: a german nurse who says he was motivated by boredom and vanity, has admitted killing 100 patients under his watch. niels hogel becomes germany's most prolific post war serial killer. and where are the world leaders
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